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Ben Carson to skip next debate, does not see 'path forward' for campaign

Carson: 'I do not see a political path forward'

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Updated: 2:17 PM EST Mar 2, 2016

Ben Carson to skip next debate, does not see 'path forward' for campaign

Carson: 'I do not see a political path forward'

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Updated: 2:17 PM EST Mar 2, 2016

BOSTON —

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson will skip the Thursday night debate in Detroit, saying that he does not see "a political path forward" for his campaign.

Carson announced the news in an email to supporters Wednesday afternoon. It did not explicitly say he was suspending his campaign, but did promise to

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"Official Statement by Dr. Ben Carson

"I have decided not to attend the Fox News GOP Presidential Debate tomorrow night in Detroit. Even though I will not be in my hometown of Detroit on Thursday, I remain deeply committed to my home nation, America. I do not see a political path forward in light of last evening’s Super Tuesday primary results. However, this grassroots movement on behalf of “We the People” will continue. Along with millions of patriots who have supported my campaign for President, I remain committed to Saving America for Future Generations. We must not depart from our goals to restore what God and our Founders intended for this exceptional nation.

"I appreciate the support, financial and otherwise, from all corners of America. Gratefully, my campaign decisions are not constrained by finances; rather by what is in the best interests of the American people.

"I will discuss more about the future of this movement during my speech on Friday at CPAC in Washington, D.C."